Pony up Meaning in English
expression
ˈpoʊˌni/ /ˈəp
POH-nee UP
pˈəʊni/ /ˈʌp
POH-nee UP
Definition
To pay money, especially when you are expected or required to do so, often reluctantly or after being reminded.
Usage & Nuances
'Pony up' is informal and mostly used in spoken English. It often appears when asking someone to pay their share or settle a debt, especially when they're hesitant. Common in U.S. usage. Not used for bank payments or formal business contexts.
Spanish: pagar - apoquinar (informal)Portuguese (BR): pagar - desembolsar (informal)Portuguese (PT): pagar - desembolsar (informal)Chinese (Simplified): 付钱 - 付款 (口语)Chinese (Traditional): 付錢 - 付款 (口語)Hindi: पैसे देना - भुगतान करना (अनौपचारिक)Arabic: ادفع (عامية) - سدِّدBengali: টাকা দেওয়া - দেনা শোধ করাRussian: раскошелиться - вносить деньгиJapanese: お金を出す - 支払うVietnamese: trả tiền - móc tiền raKorean: 돈을 내다 - 값을 치르다Turkish: para vermek - borcunu ödemekUrdu: پیسے دینا - رقم ادا کرناIndonesian: bayar - keluarin uang
Example Sentences
It's time to pony up for the pizza.
basic
He refused to pony up until he saw the bill.
basic
Everyone needs to pony up their share.
basic
Come on, pony up—you lost the bet!
natural
If you want in, you’ll have to pony up the entry fee.
natural
Don’t forget to pony up before you leave.
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